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La Fonda On the PlazavsInn at Vanessie
Both hotels are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, La Fonda on the Plaza is preferred by most writers compared to Inn at Vanessie. La Fonda on the Plaza comes in at 90 with praise from 12 reviews such as Jetsetter, Fodor's and Frommer's.
La Fonda On the Plaza
Fodor's
Frommer's
Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure
Rough Guide
Gayot
DK Eyewitness
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
100 E San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM 87501
From $182/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Some suites have fireplaces; the rooftop suites are the most luxurious and include Continental breakfast and private concierge services." Full review
Frommer's "Whether you stay in this hotel or not, it's worth strolling through just to get a sense of how Santa Fe once was -- and in some ways still is." Full review
Jetsetter "Newly renovated New Mexico–style digs with a bell tower bar, an award-winning restaurant and 92 years of history." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The rooftop Bell Tower Bar is the place for sunset cocktails with a view of the Jemez Mountains." Full review
Rough Guide Star
"Built in 1920 to replace the century-old original, it features hand-painted murals and stained glass throughout, and plenty of nooks and crannies where you sit and soak up the atmosphere."
Gayot "Dates to 1922 but looks even older, with its stately Pueblo Revival architecture and snazzy tiled lobby decked with fine antiques and art... Rooms continue the theme with handcrafted wooden furniture."
DK Eyewitness "Artworks are everywhere: the guest-room headboards, the blanket boxes, and even the light switches have been painted by the hotel's resident artist."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Staff artist Ernest Martinez has been painting thousands of windows and other fixtures since 1954, giving La Fonda its unique folk-art character." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Amenities include a year-round outdoor pool, full-service spa, boutique shops, and fine-dining restaurant... all of the top local attractions are within walking distance." Full review
Afar Magazine "Yes, it's big and bustling but this classic pueblo-style landmark (it opened in 1922) is a perfect place to rest your weary head." Full review
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For the full Santa Fe experience, request a room with a cozy fireplace or balcony.
Inn at Vanessie Fodor's Frommer's Oyster Lonely Planet
427 West Water St., Santa Fe, NM 87501
From $115/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Restaurant
Fodor's "The large rooms in this restored adobe 2½ blocks from the Plaza are decorated with reed shutters, antique pine beds... and a blend of cowboy, Hispanic, and Native American art and artifacts." Full review
Frommer's "An award-winning adobe restoration 4 blocks from the plaza, this friendly inn features elegant Southwestern-style rooms, with antique furnishings, and several with kiva fireplaces." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The Inn at Vanessie is a boutique, 11-room bed and breakfast located within walking distance of the Plaza." Full review
Lonely Planet "Four blocks from the plaza, the suites here spill out onto private patios. And while the interiors of the regular rooms are lovely, their balconies and decks unfortunately have parking-lot views."
